Hi Sherrie,
I am SO sorry to hear about the upcoming surgery you are having to have done!!
I can't imagine how scared and frustrated you must be right now!
I'm so glad to hear that your Ortho is communicating with other doctors to see how to deal with your RSD! It sounds as though he is really good and has your best interests at heart!!
I will be praying that the surgery goes well for you and that the surgery doesn't cause any flare ups and/or spreading!!
Thinking about you and please follow your doctors advice after the surgery and keep us posted when you feel up to it!
Alison